San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Privacy Officer-25411609
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
The Health and Human Services Agency is seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
PRIVACY OFFICER
Interviews will take place the weeks of November 3 and November 10, 2025. Job offers will be made no later than November 21, 2025.
Salary and Appointment This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $113,380.80 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases: July 2026
- 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase); July 2027
- 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase).
Position purpose As a Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Privacy Officer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HHSA Information Security, Privacy, and/or Compliance programs. This position will ensure that HHSA practices, policies, and procedures related to privacy and compliance issues are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements. There are currently two (2) vacancies on the Business Assurance and Compliance team.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and/or abilities:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience implementing Information Security, Compliance, and/or Privacy program elements in a large multi-discipline health and human services or social services organization.
Experience in Information Security, Compliance, and/or Privacy program policy development, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective activities in healthcare or social services, or a related field.
Experience in reviewing and analyzing federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances and developing tools to provide assurances for compliance to such.
Experience performing internal and/or external reviews of compliance of contract terms, program guidelines, and/or policies and procedures.
Please click HERE for a complete job description for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,
Three (3) years of healthcare experience in a large public or private sector organization, performing policy development, planning, directing and coordinating a variety of privacy, information security, and/or compliance initiatives, or conducting healthcare investigations, quality improvement or quality assurance activities.
Notes: 1. Relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
2. A master's degree or doctoral degree in the described fields from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
Job Offer and Background Process begins week of November 24, 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS Qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a
Framework for the Future
that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any
county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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PRIVACY OFFICER
Interviews will take place the weeks of November 3 and November 10, 2025. Job offers will be made no later than November 21, 2025.
Salary and Appointment This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $113,380.80 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases: July 2026
- 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase); July 2027
- 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase).
Position purpose As a Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Privacy Officer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HHSA Information Security, Privacy, and/or Compliance programs. This position will ensure that HHSA practices, policies, and procedures related to privacy and compliance issues are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements. There are currently two (2) vacancies on the Business Assurance and Compliance team.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and/or abilities:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience implementing Information Security, Compliance, and/or Privacy program elements in a large multi-discipline health and human services or social services organization.
Experience in Information Security, Compliance, and/or Privacy program policy development, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective activities in healthcare or social services, or a related field.
Experience in reviewing and analyzing federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances and developing tools to provide assurances for compliance to such.
Experience performing internal and/or external reviews of compliance of contract terms, program guidelines, and/or policies and procedures.
Please click HERE for a complete job description for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,
Three (3) years of healthcare experience in a large public or private sector organization, performing policy development, planning, directing and coordinating a variety of privacy, information security, and/or compliance initiatives, or conducting healthcare investigations, quality improvement or quality assurance activities.
Notes: 1. Relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
2. A master's degree or doctoral degree in the described fields from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
Job Offer and Background Process begins week of November 24, 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS Qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a
Framework for the Future
that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any
county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
#J-18808-Ljbffr